The Surf Club Restaurant

9011 Collins Ave Ste 100, Surfside, FL 33154

American

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Surf Club Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The Surf Club Restaurant was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, showing up three times.

Among Surfside restaurants, the typical score is 74; The Surf Club Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer near dry storage. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer. **Repeat Violation**

29-42-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed some tags not marked with the last date served.

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of double door reach in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed hole on ceiling in front of walk in cooler covered with tarp. As per general manager leak occurred and caused hole in ceiling.

36-24-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90 F at cook line.

10-07-4

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink missing backflow preventer.

29-42-4

Jun 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. HACCP Plan was submitted but it hasn't been approved yet. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sign missing in kitchen preparation area.

31B-04-4

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired since 10/1/2023 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled

23-03-4

Show all 7 inspections Show less

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Surf Club Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Surf Club Restaurant on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Surf Club Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Surf Club Restaurant.

How does The Surf Club Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Surfside?

The Surf Club Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Surfside average of 74.

Has The Surf Club Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Surf Club Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Surf Club Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is The Surf Club Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Surf Club Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Bal Harbour Tower Restaurant

9999 Collins Ave

Score: 61 — Medium Risk

Sushi Republic

9581 9583 Harding Ave

Score: 74 — Medium Risk

Coffee Break

1166 Kane Concourse #100

Score: 61 — Medium Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Surfside → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Surfside